Chapter 387: Do You Find It Fun To Deceive Me?

After the drinks arrived, Eunice rapidly consumed them, the harsh liquor burning her throat. Despite the alcohol's intensity, she seemed unaffected, drinking effortlessly, her distress palpable. Around her, the bar staff whispered, exchanging disbelieving glances. “Has that woman completely lost her senses?” one murmured. “Can you believe it? Drenched to the bone, looking for a drink—talk about bad luck,” another added. “Exactly!” a third chimed in. The manager's booming voice cut through the murmurs, silencing them. “What are you all doing? Stop prying into the guests' personal matters!”

Despite the curious stares, Eunice remained indifferent, her despair and hatred numbing her to the outside world. The bar, once filled with fond memories of Kieran, now felt like a constant reminder of his betrayal. “Look at that, there’s a drowned rat over there,” someone commented from the second floor, drawing attention to Eunice’s plight.

Seated above, Janessa and Hayden observed Eunice with amusement and contempt. “Tsk, tsk, if there’s anyone to blame, it’s this woman for being too naive. With her limited intelligence? She was practically begging to be exploited,” Hayden sneered. “Well, you’re not wrong. Look at her, pitifully soaked; I bet she was dumped by your car friend Kieran, wouldn’t you say?” Janessa giggled. Hayden continued, shaking his head, “That woman was bound to meet this end. How could she ever match up to Kieran? I once thought I could use her, but that proved futile. If I were Kieran, I would have gotten rid of her long ago.” Janessa nearly choked with laughter.

Then, Janessa’s expression turned serious. “Perhaps,” she mused, “there’s still one last way we can use this woman.” Hayden looked puzzled. “And how might that be?” Janessa smiled cunningly. “Just wait and see.” She descended the stairs towards Eunice. “Hey, is that you, Eunice? What in the world happened to you?” she asked with feigned concern. “Why would you leave your house without an umbrella, getting yourself all soaked? Wouldn’t people laugh at you like this?” she teased.

Eunice’s retort was sharp. “Huh? What are you talking about?” Janessa feigned innocence. “Eunice, I’m just worried about you,” she said. Eunice scoffed. “None of you are saints! Each one of you treats me like a toy! Do you think I can’t see through your schemes? Now that I’m of no use, your true nature shows, shoving me aside like trash! You, Hayden, even Kieran, none of you are decent people!”

Janessa laughed inwardly. I never pretended we were saints, it’s your often naivety, yet here you are, causing a scene! Outwardly, she softened her expression. “Eunice, I still don’t know exactly what’s transpired. Tell me about it. If I’m at fault, then blame me, okay?”

Overwhelmed, Eunice sobbed uncontrollably. The memory of Kieran’s actions at the hotel surfaced. “Kieran…. He dumped me. What did I do wrong? He promised he’d love me forever. He lied… he lied to me…” Her voice broke with the pain of betrayal. Janessa chuckled quietly. Just as I thought, Kieran dumped this woman. Makes sense. Which man wants to spend his life with a fool? She kept these thoughts to herself, maintaining a gentle facade. “Eunice, if you’re projecting your anger onto me, then I’d be wrongly accused indeed.”

“You’re wrongly accused?” Eunice’s tear-filled eyes were accusatory. “Aren’t you and Kieran in this together?” Janessa responded loudly, distancing herself from blame. “This entire situation is due to Kieran’s heartless betrayal. You can’t blame me for his actions. Besides, I’m a woman too; I totally understand how you feel, and that’s why I came over to comfort you,” she said.

“Oh, really?” Eunice retorted skeptically. “Then why don’t you explain why Kieran suddenly treated me this way? What did I lack?” she demanded. “I agreed to give him half of my company’s shares; I truly wanted to spend my life with him. But why did he deceive me like this? Does he find joy in deceiving me? Was it amusing to him?” Her voice grew louder with each question.

As the old saying goes, “The depth of one’s hatred for someone often reflects the intensity of their previous love for them.” Eunice’s distress stemmed from her profound love for Kieran.

Eunice’s expression flickered with confusion at the mention of Madelyn. Janessa laughed softly, elaborating, “I’m guessing Kieran broke up with you because he was disappointed over the incident at the pharmaceutical manufacturing factory, right?” Eunice nodded in confirmation. “Why don’t you consider why Kieran would be disappointed with you?” Janessa laughed again, her eyes twinkling. “Wouldn’t you and Kieran have avoided today’s mess if it hadn’t been for that despicable Madelyn meddling in your plans?”

Eunice’s gaze turned distant, shifting the blame onto Madelyn. Indeed, if it weren’t for that lowlife Madelyn always interfering, how could I have ended up in such a predicament? If not for her, I wouldn’t have been kicked out of the house by Dad again!